E39 Tyre Recommendations

[JJM]

Hi there

I would be grateful for any recommendations re some new tyres for my E39.

The car is a '98 528 SE, although the guy who ordered it specced the sports suspension and 17" type 32 wheels. (235's on the front and 255's on the back).


Thanks,

Jon

[steve_bmw]

Bridgestone turanza, great all round tyre, good in the dry and wet, reasonably priced for a premium tyre.
I have had these tyres on a number of cars and would buy them again.
If you need something more sporty, go for something in the Potenza range.

[BussoV6]

I've just fitted a full set of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asyymetric 2's 235/45/17 to my E39 530d Touring and they are fantastic, wet or dry. I'm really impressed with the improvement, not only to grip but to the ride and the level of feedback.
I found blackcircles.com to be the cheapest place.

[Patrick Bateman]

BussoV6 said:

I've just fitted a full set of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asyymetric 2's 235/45/17 to my E39 530d Touring and they are fantastic, wet or dry. I'm really impressed with the improvement, not only to grip but to the ride and the level of feedback.
I found blackcircles.com to be the cheapest place.

Did you try mytyres?

Mytyres or lovetyres are usually the cheapest I've come across.

[dave87]

Just fitted 4 new tyres to my e39 530i Sport in the same sizes.

Went for Falken FK452s from Camskill - £388 ish for all 4, inc delivery. I then used a local place to fit and balance the new tyres whilst disposing of the old ones.


Good tyres, better ride thant the Dunlop SP Sports that were on there before. I had Eagle F1 Asymmetric tyres on my previous car, and they were good, but I'd imagine quite soft for the e39's weight.